My friend was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with PMR and GCA. Great improvement on steroids. Yesterday she had slight jaw pain and this morning her face is red and swollen. Could this be a flare. She is on 20mg per day of prednisolone.
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If she was only diagnosed 6 weeks ago with GCA and is already down to 20mg then that’s very quick… so the slight jaw pain may be that - but exactly what sort of pain need to be clarified… for example if she tries the test linked here what’s her response -
Doubt the red and swollen face is GCA - more likely an allergic reaction or a virus.. if so, then she needs medical advice. .. or it could be related to a tooth issue - so dentist input [good luck with that!] She may need antibiotics..
Is it just one side? Pain type? How are they feeling generally? Need to make sure that a minor dental issue hasn’t got going due to the immunosuppressant effect of Pred.
It’s worth noting that by now the puffier cheeks may well be setting in generally.
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